Mount Analogue by René Daumal
A Novel of Symbolically Authentic Non-Euclidean Adventures in Mountain Climbing
The book is a novel that combines surreal adventure with philosophical inquiry, telling the story of an expedition to a mysterious, inaccessible mountain that represents a spiritual quest. The mountain, which connects Earth to Heaven, can only be perceived by those who have refined their inner vision. The narrative follows the explorers as they embark on their journey, facing various challenges and revelations that mirror the inner landscapes of human consciousness and the pursuit of enlightenment. As the climbers ascend, the novel delves into themes of reality, symbolism, and the pursuit of the absolute, ultimately leaving the reader with a contemplation of the unattainable peak of human knowledge and experience.
The 1080th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1952
- Nationality
- French
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 120
- Original Language
- French
- Avg User Rating
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(3.5)
- Alternate Titles
- None
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This book is on the following 3 lists:
- 13th on Fifty French Writers Choose Their Favorite 10 Books (On en garde 10 ! Pour la littérature)
- 100 Best Spiritual Books of the Century (Spirituality & Practice)
- Harold Bloom's The Western Canon (The Western Canon (Book) by Harold Bloom)